Still passive and for the most part uncontrollable, current systems intended to ensure the reliability and durability of engineering structures are still in the
An introduction to the mechanics and mathematics of fracture for undergraduates in a wide range of fields, practical engineers, and other inquisitive readers wi
This book consists of a collection of lectures prepared for a short course on "Fracture Mechanics Methodology" sponsored by the Advisory Group for Aerospace Res
On Fracture Mechanics A major objective of engineering design is the determination of the geometry and dimensions of machine or structural elements and the sele
This book is about the use of fracture mechanics for the solution of practical problems; academic rigor is not at issue and dealt with only in as far as it impr